(WHDH) — New research suggests tall people are at a greater risk of cancer.
Researchers at the University of California – Riverside say taller people have more cells that could mutate and lead to the disease.
The study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society found a correlation between tall people and 18 cancer types.
Colon and kidney cancer, as well as lymphoma, had the strongest correlations.
Previous research also showed a connection between height and an increased risk of developing blood clots, having heart problems and diabetes.
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